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Tera – Multi-Instrumentalist & Video Game Music Arranger

Tera is a talented multi-instrumentalist and music arranger, specializing in reimagining video game music. She began her musical journey with piano at age 7, picked up the violin at age 9, and earned her B.A. in Music from Nazareth College of Rochester. In recent years, she has expanded her repertoire to include guitar and...
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Why Does Most Violin Playing Sound So Bad?

Most violin players assume poor sound comes from too little practice. This article argues the opposite: instrument quality, violin type, and player–instrument fit are the dominant factors shaping tone. A poorly made violin — one with uneven plate vibration or high response latency — creates problems no amount of practice can fix. Beyond quality,...
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